Beverage cartridge

ABSTRACT

A capsule (1) for preparation of a beverage from a beverage ingredient (32). The capsule comprising a first section (12, 14) and a second section (15, 40) which together form a beverage ingredient compartment of the capsule in which is received a beverage ingredient. The first section comprising a pre-formed inlet (23) for entry of aqueous medium into the capsule and the second section comprising a pre-formed outlet (41) for beverage formed, in use, from the beverage ingredient and the aqueous medium. Wherein the capsule is compressible when the capsule is inserted into the receptacle of a beverage preparation machine by the first section of the capsule being engaged by an inlet piercer (60) of the beverage preparation machine so as to cause movement of the first section of the capsule towards the second section of the capsule without piercing of the first or second sections.

FIG. 1 is an upper front perspective view of a beverage cartridge showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a lower left side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a back elevation view thereof.

Broken line disclosures in the figures show unclaimed subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design. 

CLAIM The ornamental design for a beverage cartridge, as shown and described. 